The Shih Tzu, also known as the Shih Tzu dog, has a beautiful appearance and noble and elegant temperament just like its name. Because of its ancient beauty, people named it Shih Tzu. I believe many parents are familiar with the Shih Tzu dog. It has smooth, soft hair that is shiny and lovable. Behind such a beautiful dog, there must be a mom who knows how to dress up. When it comes to raising a Shih Tzu, its appearance is the primary consideration for parents. How to make Shih Tzu dogs have a beautiful and fashionable appearance has become a major topic of discussion among parents. The Shih Tzu is naturally beautiful, and coupled with the careful grooming of its parents, it would be impossible not to be beautiful. So, how to dress up your Shih Tzu to make it more beautiful? Let’s discuss it together!

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1. Appearance of Shih Tzu The standard characteristics of the Shih Tzu: the whole body is covered with long hair, the head is rounded, the forehead is slightly wider, the ears are larger, and the distance between the ears is large. Its body is slightly rounded, its back is short and flat, its neck is slightly tilted, its head is slightly raised, and its limbs are covered with gorgeous hair. The Shih Tzu’s tail is high and feathery!

2. Others Shih Tzu dogs have gorgeous and rich hair. Therefore, when parents trim the Shih Tzu's hair, they should trim it according to the characteristics of the Shih Tzu dog. Generally speaking, they should follow the principle of learning from each other's strengths and avoiding weaknesses. In addition, it is also crucial to choose the appropriate shape and beauty method. During the pruning process, parents should act according to the principles. Only in this way can it be possible to dress it fashionable and cute without losing its personality. Don't lose sight of one thing or the other. Otherwise the effect will be unsatisfactory!

2 Preparation for Shih Tzu styling

First of all, parents should roughly design a suitable shape for the Shih Tzu based on its appearance characteristics. When preparing to trim, parents should first soothe the Shih Tzu and let it sit quietly on the grooming table, otherwise the dog will jump around. , it is easy to hurt it, and then you can start the beauty treatment!

Prepare tools-First of all, parents should prepare the tools for pruning their Shih Tzu, which generally include electric clippers, 10# blades, straight scissors, dental scissors, small straight scissors, grooming combs, etc., and of course, There are a few other tools that should be used, mainly based on the characteristics of your Shih Tzu, to form an orderly trimming system!

Grooming- To shape your dog’s appearance, there is no doubt that your Shih Tzu should first be groomed thoroughly. You should first trim the messy hair of your Shih Tzu. At this time, the prepared tools can come in handy! Parents can choose a dog-specific comb, then start from the head, followed by the neck, back, chest, abdomen, limbs and buttocks, and finally the tail! You cannot comb the hair back first, you must comb it according to the dog's hair.Comb the hair in the direction of growth. After that, comb it in the opposite direction, and then comb it along the entire hair. In short, you must ensure that the hair on the Shih Tzu's body is smooth!

Grooming-After cutting the hair, it is natural to groom the next part. Parents should thoroughly clean the dust, dirt, around the eyes, limbs and other parts of the Shih Tzu dog's hair, so that it will look neater and cleaner. During the cleaning process, the forequarters should be wetted first and rinsed from front to back. Then, the body wash (not for human use) should be applied to the head and even the whole body, and along the back, abdomen, buttocks, Rub the tail carefully and gently. Be careful not to get the bath water into the dog's eyes and ears when cleaning, otherwise it will feel uncomfortable. After washing, dry the whole body with a towel to prevent the dog from getting wet. The dog caught a cold.

3. How to create a beautiful look for your Shih Tzu

Generally speaking, when grooming Shih Tzu dogs, the most commonly used tools are combs and scissors. First of all, according to the appearance of the Shih Tzu dog, the hair on the whole body should be cut into a round shape, then all the hair should be tied up, and then trimmed. This can maintain the neat and beautiful appearance of the Shih Tzu dog. Secondly, the tips of its ears should also be cut into a round shape, and the base of the tail should be cut to a width of one centimeter. It is recommended to use electric clippers. Finally, the dog's paws, toes and other parts should be cut short!

The Shih Tzu's hair is divided from the midline of the back to both sides. It is best for parents to apply an appropriate amount of grease three centimeters above the backline to prevent the hair from breaking. In addition, about one centimeter of hair below the Shih Tzu's abdomen should be cut off, which will facilitate the dog's movement. In order to highlight the raised tail of the Shih Tzu, parents can cut off 0.5CM of hair at the base of the tail, and then cut off the excess hair on the feet. After finishing, let the Shih Tzu stand on the trimming table, and then trim the hair on the dog's lower body. Pay attention to trimming it to be longer than the body height, but not too long, otherwise it will be difficult for the Shih Tzu to walk, and it will not be able to show its original appearance. Lively features! Since the Shih Tzu's hair is relatively fragile and can fall off easily, it is recommended that the hair on its face and eyes be tied up so as not to affect the dog's daily life. Speaking of hair ligation, how to do it?

How to tie hair First use a comb to separate the long hair on the bridge of the Shih Tzu dog's nose along both sides, then comb the hair from the dog's nose to the eyes into upper and lower parts, and then comb the hair from the Shih Tzu dog's eyes to the back of the head. It has two semicircular upper and lower parts. At this time, the parent uses one hand to hold the hair from the eye to the top of the head, comb it in reverse with a fine wooden comb, so that the fluffy effect can be achieved, and then comb the hair from the top of the head. Tighten it, tie a rubber band, and tie a bow at the same time. Some parents also choose to divide the hair on the Shih Tzu's head into two parts, the left and right parts, and tie them into two braids. Both methods are available!

The Shih Tzu is a beautiful and adorable pet.Care should be taken to note that parents must check or understand some relevant information in advance and understand the specific methods of shaping the Shih Tzu dog, so that it is possible to create a beautiful appearance of the Shih Tzu dog. In fact, the process of creating the shape of the Shih Tzu dog is relatively complicated. It takes a lot of careful preparation work to achieve satisfactory results!